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The Berger Picard dog is a breed from France, also called the Picardy Shepherd. This is a rough-coated medium-size dog from the herding dog group. They are recognizable by their distinctive erect ears, standing 4 to 5 inches above their head, and by their long tail with a sharp curve at the end. The Berger

Bergamasco Sheepdog – Bergamasco Shepherd – Cane da Pastore Bergamasco At first sight,the Bergamasco Sheepdog is a very unusual looking dog! It is down to the Bergamasco coat. It’s fur changes as it grows from a cute fluffy puppy into a scruffy teenage rebel before eventually becoming the dreadlocked cool dude in adulthood. Now becoming

The Belgian Shepherd Groenendael is one of the 4 Belgian shepherd breeds, depending on which breed registry you look at. In America, this breed is simply called “the Belgian Shepherd”. The other breeds are the Belgian Malinois, the Tervueren, and the Laekenois. The Groenendael is the only one of the 4 to have a black

As breeds go, the Belgian Malinois Dog could very well be the best guard and worker in the canine kingdom. Bred to be a herder, these dogs can take on a multitude of jobs, and they are the favorites among military and law enforcement personnel. Although the Belgian Malinois (pronounced MAL in wah) may look like a

The Belgian Laekenois Dog is alert, intelligent and protective. The Belgian Laekenois dog breed belongs to a group of 4 Belgian shepherd dogs. They look remarkably similar to each other, and to the German Shepherd, but they are 4 distinct breeds. The Laekenois is the most rare. It is distinguished by a rough, short shaggy

The Bedlington Terrier has the heart of a lion, the attitude of a terrier and looks like a lamb! Don’t be deceived by this Terrier. They have a fragile lamb-like appearance – BUT underneath those cute little curls is a hardy little dog which has feistiness and affection in equal measures! The Bedlington Terrier enjoys being part of

The Beauceron dog breed is big, strong, powerful and loyal. The Beauceron dog breed comes from the short-haired variety of the French flatland sheepdogs that used to found throughout France. This is a well-built, muscular and solid dog, looking a bit like a cross between a Rottweiler and a German Shepherd. This makes it sound

The Beagle ~ Affectionate, Compact, Family dog. The Beagle dog breed is a favorite breed of friendly, affectionate and energetic family dogs. They are known primarily for their friendliness and small size, making them not at all aggressive, and great for people of all ages. Beagles are known as pack dogs, used to living and hunting in packs

A calm, confident and agile dog breed with an amazing scenting ability. The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a scent hound with an outstanding tracking performance – they can track a specific injured animal while ignoring scents from other animals of the same type. They have a very distinctive appearance, with a black head and long

Updated June 2022. The Basset Hound may just be one of the most placid, gentle dogs in the hound group, with a nose to scent only surpassed by the Bloodhound.  A friend to all, but they need a tolerant owner who doesn’t mind a little drool, smell, and shedding.  This breed tends to be less